Sunday, November 4, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

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Polls show high voter turnout during early voting period

After Louisiana voters broke early-voting records in 2016, particiW pation in the excuse-free early voting remained high in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.

Early voting ahead of the Nov. 6 election ended Tuesday. More than 300,000 votes had been cast statewide — exceeding the number of early votes in similar elections held in 2017 and 2014.

Polls will open at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 at regular polling locations in each parish. Polling locations and sample ballots can be found at www.sos.la.gov.

Lafourche residents cast over 7,024 early votes, totaling almost 12 percent of the parish’s registered voters, officials said. The office has also received over 271 mail-in ballots so far.

As of Oct. 1, the total number of registered voters in Terrebonne was 63,725 and 58,827 in Lafourche.

Voting experts didn’t expect a high turnout in the state, despite national enthusiasm in the midterm elections. All of Louisiana’s federal legislators are expected to be voted in for another term without any runoffs.

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Ms. Ruby, at right, RN and manager/educator of Lady of the Sea Hospital’s Learning Center, hands out a protein bar sample to Paula Sherman during the hospital’s annual Diabetes Fair last month.

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Louisiana voters to decide felon rights, gas tax spending

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Advertising money and advocacy have drawn the attention of Louisiana voters to Amendment 2, a proposal to require unanimous jury verdicts for all felony convictions. But there are six constitutional amendments in all to consider on the Nov. 6 ballot. The others are: AMENDMENT 1 Topping the list is a proposal to make convicted state felons wait five years after serving their sentences before they can run for office in the state, unless they are pardoned.

Louisiana had an amendment passed in 1998 that barred felons from seeking office for 15 years after serving their sentences. The state Supreme Court overturned the provision in 2016 on a

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technicality, saying voters approved a version differing from the one that lawmakers passed.

After a couple of years of debate over whether a prohibition should exist and how long it should last, lawmakers compromised on the fiveyear proposal.

AMENDMENT 3 A Louisiana Supreme Court ruling provoked Amendment 3 on the ballot.

The high court determined that local government agencies could only share equipment and staff if they exchange something of equivalent value or get a payment in return.

The proposal would authorize donations of public equipment or personnel between agencies for a specific activity or function if they have a written agreement, without any compensation needing to be exchanged.

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tests for the U.S. House of Representatives.

In District 1, incumbent Steve Scalise, a Republican, will face challenges from a host of lesser known candidates including Lee Ann Dugas, Jim Francis, Ferd Jones, Howard Kearney and Tammy y Savoie.

In District 6, Republican incumbent Garret Graves faces challenges from several lesser known candidates including Justin Dewitt, Devin Graham, and Andie Salzan.

Scalise represents southern Terrebonne and Lafourche, while Graves represents the parishes’ northern areas.

Lafourche voters will also help to choose a new Secretary of State. Interim secretary Kyle Ardoin is seeking to fill the remainder of the term of ousted secretary Tom Schedler. Ardoin is joined in the race by eight other candidates including Turkey Creek Mayor Heather Cloud, state legislators A.G. Crowe, Rick Edmonds and Julie Stokes as well as lesser known candidates Gwen Collins Greenup, Rene Fontenot Free, Thomas Kennedy and Matthew Moreau.

Voters will also choose a new Appeals Court Judge for the First Circuit which covers Lafourche, Terrebonne and St. Mary parishes. Lafourche District Court Judge Walt Lanier, III is seeking the post and will be challenged by Ellen Daigle Doskey.

Doskey serves as an assistant district attorney in Terrebonne Parish.

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Sunday, November 4, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

Veteran’s Day Program will be held at GMMS

Calendar of Events News to Use!

Holy Savior Catholic school announces Veteran’s Day Mass Holy Savior Catholic School is inviting all area veterans to celebrate Mass in honor of their service to our country.

Mass will be held at Holy Savior Church on November 7th from 9 to 11 a.m.

Holy Savior Catholic School will also hold the annual Fall For Him Fest on November 11th.

There will be a pastalaya, jambalaya, and crackling cook-off.

For more information, please contact the school at 532-2536. __________________

Catholic Daughters of the Americas to meet Nov. 7

Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be meeting on November 7th at 5:30 p.m.

All meetings and socials will be held at the Spiritual Life Center behind the Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. For more information, please call Betty at 632-3270. _________________

Bayou Council sponsoring Hispanic Alcohol Information classes

The Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services is sponsoring its Hispanic Alcohol Information classes (a 6-hour class for court mandated DWI offenders only), from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10th.

To enroll, please report to Bayou Council Behavioral Health Services, 504 St. Louis St., Thibodaux, with court paperwork, picture ID, and $225 money order only.

Hours of enrollment are Monday through Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

FMI contact Bayou Council at 985-446-0643.

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Golden Meadow Middle School and Anthony N. Griffin Post 259 will be having their annual Veterans Day Program on November 9.

The program will start at 9:00 a.m. at the school gymnasium with the Parade to follow at 10:30 a.m. The parade will start from Golden Meadow Middle School and proceed south until the Legion home located at 2406 South Bayou Drive.

All organizations or individuals are invited to take part in the parade.

The public is invited and encouraged to come and honor our Veterans. _________________

Monthly Pastors breakfast scheduled for November 8

Pastor Morris Hunter of Christian Family Center is extending an invitation to all pastors for the Pastor’s Breakfast at Hope Center. Breakfast will on November 8 at 8:00 a.m.

Please join in for breakfast, prayer, and fellowship and RSVP to 985-325-4673 by November 5 if you are attending.

The tone of our free speech

By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist

Words can heal or words can kill. Words can build up or tear down.

They can make people glad or make people mad.

We like to be able to use words in America and use them freely. Freedom of speech is our first amendment right. However, we could all work on the tone of our speech.

Tone can incite a riot or calm an angry mob. We all know how we like for people to talk to us and we need to utilize our tone preferences in our own communication with others.

Media has been pointing the finger at President Trump to tone down his forceful rhetoric. While they have been pointing one finger at him there are four pointing back.

CNN and NBC and others have tried to blame the recent bomb attacks and Pittsburgh’s horrendous Synagogue slayings on Trump’s speeches. Sadly, violence and mass shootings have been happening a long time before Trump.

National media found what a frenzy could do for their ratings when Nixon was exited from the White House during Watergate.

Letters and Opinions

This is not a new tax

On November 6, three tenths of a penny will be on the ballot for garbage and trash pickup. This includes all unincorporated areas of the parish and Lockport and Golden Meadow. Thibodaux is not included.

In 1986 a one-cent sales tax was passed in these areas of the parish for garbage and trash. In a short period of time a 17-million dollar surplus was generated.

On 1997 the council choose to roll back three tenths of a penny to bring it down seven tenths. The parish saved the taxpayers 66 million dollars of taxes not being collected.

This surplus lasted 21

years and now we need the three tenths to bring it back to a penny where it was at in 1986.

We would like to continue giving the service we have without making cut backs. The parish has to continue paying the contractor till 2019, we have no choice. This will cost the taxpayers 30 cents on every $100 purchase.

This is a sales tax and 20 to 30% of the people who do not live here will also pay this tax. I would appreciate your consideration on voting yes for this on November 6.

Daniel Lorraine Golden Meadow Councilman

We never heard about President Kennedy’s escapades or much about President Johnson’s activities, not that anybody cared much what Johnson did. Back then all we saw on the news were journalists reporting from gruesome Vietnam battle scenes or marches in Alabama.

Today the 24-hour focus of some networks and media outlets has become to do whatever possible to deface our President. Thus according to some, the sad and scary man living in a van covered with Trump and other kinds of stickers who mailed out bombs was the fault of our President. The sudden mass killing of people worshiping in a Pittsburgh synagogue was blamed on the rhetoric of the President by some.

Everybody in America needs to accept some responsibility for where we are and what we have become. We like free speech but speech should always be used responsibly. We like the right to bear arms but guns must be kept secure and always used responsibly.

Words can be dangerous and guns can and do kill people.

Actually words are killing us in this country today. I don’t like that our President commended a politician for body slamming someone. I don’t like that our media has not let up for even one day and allowed him try to do his job without harassment. Whatever happened to everyone supporting the person elected because it benefits all of us if our country and those who represent us are successful?

Trump has had no choice but to defend himself using Twitter. Sounds insane. Who would have ever imagined?

What frustrates much of today’s media is that Trump does defend himself. He doesn’t take the garbage thrown at him by pundits. He throws it back and that drives them crazy. In the past, most politicians have had to take the jabs and stabs. There was no way for the politician to

really amplify his side of the allegation or verbal assault.

Today, politicians can talk back and make their own cases without the support of liberal or conservative media. The big problem is that there has been little to no limits on the words by everyone. This has to change, but especially the tone in which language is used.

Hate speech of any kind often leads to other violent acts and violent acts are happening more and more.

We should try a tone down day in America or maybe even a week or a month. How could it hurt? Please, all of us, all

media, all politicians, journalists, stop the trash talk. Words inflame, incite, enrage, provoke, create hatred and are killing us in America.

The louder we scream and call each other names the more bad things seem to happen.

Let’s all remember with freedom of speech that we have volume and tone controls and we need to adjust accordingly.

— Dr. Glenn Mollette is

the author of 12 books. His syndicated column is read in all 50 states. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette

Engagements

Guidry – Baudoin

Von and Nina Guidry of Cut Off announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Beth Guidry to Blake Baudoin, son of Drake Baudoin of Cut Off and Geana Baudoin.

The wedding will take place in November.

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Pictured is the 5-generation family of great-grandmother, Paula Danos; great-great grandfather, Tilman Danos holding baby, Rivett Adams; mother, Kandice Degeyter; and grandmother, Shawn Degeyter.

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One year, when the minister went to visit his friend, hoping for his usual Christmas present, he was not disappointed, but his friend told him that he had to thank him for the peach brandy from the pulpit the next Sunday.

In his haste to get the bottle, the minister hurriedly agreed and left.

So the next Sunday the minister suddenly remembered that he had to make a public announcement that he was being supplied alcohol from a member of the church. That morning, his friend sat in the church with a grin on his face, waiting to see the minister’s embarrassment.

The minister climbed into the pulpit and said, “Before we begin, I have an announcement. I would very much like to thank my friend, Joe, for his kind gift of peaches ... and for the spirit in which they were given!�

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Checks in the mail: Louisiana residents get back owed money

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — About 90,000 Louisiana residents are getting an early Christmas gift in the mail: money they are owed by the state.

Treasurer John Schroder was quoted by The Shreveport Times as saying that his office is sending the money to residents owed up to $1,500 from the state’s unclaimed property fund.

Checks started going out last week and will continue shipping through November. “All you have to do to collect this money is open up your mailbox,�

Schroder said. “You don’t have to file a claim form or submit any paperwork.

We’ve done all of the work for you.�

Schroder said he wanted to publicize the mailing to make sure people don’t throw away the check thinking it’s a scam.

Dollars in the unclaimed property fund come from old savings and checking accounts, payroll checks, stocks and dividends, insurance proceeds, oil royalty payments and utility deposits that aren’t immediately claimed by their rightful owners.

The treasurer’s office tries to locate people and return the money.

Under a new law by New Orleans Democratic Rep. Neil Abramson, the state revenue department shared its address database with the treasury to locate people owed money. That cross-referencing found 90,000 people owed $20 million.

Schroder said people who have been matched but are owed more than $1,500 will be contacted by his office to start the

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claims process in the near future.

Though $20 million sounds like a hefty sum, the state’s unclaimed property fund has reached about $900 million, Schroder said. And the amount grows by $80 million to $90 million each year. “It just keeps piling up,� he said.

The treasurer encouraged people to visit its online site to see if they are owed money. ___ Information from: The Times, http://www.shreveporttimes.com

Golden Meadow Volunteers for Family and Community members Louise Adams and Paula Morgan are shown with a display of items from Ireland. The display was part of Lafourche Volunteers for Family and Community International Day, held in October.

Mrs. Adams gave a short talk on Ireland. Mrs. Morgan prepared corned beef with cabbage and potatoes along with Irish soda bread cookies.

Other countries represented were France, presented by LaJuenesse VFC members and Lebanon, presented by Cut Off VFC members.

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Voters From 1-A

Due to high turnout during early voting, experts said more than 1 million people will participate in the election next week, with turnout as high as 35 percent.

In the 2014 midterm elections, statewide participation reached 51.5 percent with 245,609 early votes cast. The 2014 election also included a Senate race and 14 constitutional amendments.

Local early votes cast in 2014 totaled 4,174 in Terrebonne and 4,406 in Lafourche.

By the end of the fifth day of early voting last week, local early votes had already exceeded the numbers from 2014. During the 2016 presidential election, there were more than 10,000 early votes cast in both parishes.

During last year’s statewide elections, early voting totals reached only 96,742 statewide.

Information from Daily Comet staff reports.

Election From 1-A

In addition to state and regional races, Lafourche voters will also elect members of the parish school board for a new term.

In District 8, Lawrence Autin, Tyler Dufrene and Barry Uzee are vying for the post.

In District 9, Cally Bonvillain, Julie Breaux and Randy Schouest are competing for the seat.

District 12 will see a contest between Robby Gisclair and Ann Bouvier Sanamo and District 15 will see Calvin Duet squaring off against Troy Dufrene.

Voters in the 10th Ward of the parish will

also choose members of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission for new six-year terms.

Upon the conclusion of qualifying, five of the nine seats saw more than one challenger sign up.

Seat B incumbent Perry Gisclair will be challenged by Perry Comeaux.

Seat C incumbent Kris Gaudet will be challenged by Jimmy “T Jim” Lafont.

In the Seat G contest, incumbent John “T John” Melancon will be challenged by Dickey “Radar” Cheramie and Bob Duet.

The Seat H port seat has no incumbent.

Francis Bruce and Charles “Mike” Callais will meet in the contest for that seat.

Additionally, Seat I on the Greater Lafourche Port Commission has no incumbent.

That contest will see Kris Callais and Andrew Martin vying for the post.

Parish voters will also decide on a ballot measure reinstating a portion of a sales and use tax to fund parishwide garbage and recycling services.

Amendments

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AMENDMENT 4 Lawmakers are asking voters to consider kicking the state police out of Louisiana’s Transportation Trust Fund.

Louisiana’s constitution allows the trust fund containing state gasoline and fuel tax income to be spent on road, bridge, port and airport work and on Louisiana State Police traffic control operations.

Amendment 4 would strip the state police from that group, banning the agency from getting any of the dollars.

An estimated $700 million in trust fund money has been spent on state police operations since 1991, as Louisiana built up a $14 billion backlog of road and bridge work. Gov. John Bel Edwards and legislators have stopped the diversions in recent years.

AMENDMENT 5 One of the more complex amendments would tweak Louisiana’s property tax regulations.

The state has special property tax assessments for the elderly, disabled veterans and surviving spouses of people in the military, law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical technicians and paramedics who die in the line of duty.

Amendment 5 would extend those special tax treatments to homes placed in a trust if the person eligible for the special assessment is living there.

AMENDMENT 6 The final proposal

addresses possible spikes in property tax bills.

Amendment 6 would require a four-year phase-in of higher property taxes when a tax assessor’s reappraisal boosts a home’s value by more than 50 percent.

The change wouldn’t apply if the home is sold or its value was bumped up by construction or upgrades.

MORE INFORMATION The nonpartisan Public Affairs Research Council has more details about the amendments online. The research organization, which has tracked constitutional amendments for decades, says that since Louisiana’s current constitution took effect in 1974, it’s been amended 189 times. ___ Follow Melinda Deslatte on Twitter at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

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“It’s important to allow plenty of time to understand your coverage options and determine what works best

for you. If you have questions, a licensed health insurance agent can help you explore your choices and also help you determine if you’re eligible to receive financial assistance paying your premium.”

The Health Insurance Marketplace, www.healthcare.gov, was established by the Affordable Care Act and allows consumers to compare health insurance plans based on key factors including providers, coverage and price.

Rate filings for plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace show an approximate average decrease statewide of 6.4 percent in the individual market and an increase of 0.1 percent in the small group market.

If you do not elect coverage by December 15, you will be unable to get healthcare coverage for 2019 unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a life change such as marriage, having a baby or losing other coverage.

Coverage for plans sold during open enrollment will start January 1, 2019.

There will not be a penalty for not having minimum essential coverage.

Before, consumers would pay a penalty if they were not enrolled in a health plan. Starting January 1, 2019, that tax penalty will be reduced to nothing. If you don’t have major medical health insurance for the 2019 coverage year, you’ll be on your own for major health care costs, but you won’t be penalized at tax time.

Be sure to check the doctors and hospitals in a plan’s network. Check any plans you are considering for 2019 for your choice of doctors and hospitals. Coverage that does not include the hospital down the street, but does cover the hospital across town may not be the right fit for you.

To learn more, visit the Louisiana Department of Insurance webpage www.ldi.la.gov /checknetwork.

Brees, Saints offense, brace for unusual challenge vs. Rams

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints face an unusual challenge this weekend.

They’ll try to keep up with an offense every bit as potent as their own — and do so against one of the top-rated defenses in the NFL. Saints coach Sean Payton said dealing with the Los Angeles Rams’ eighth-ranked defense will be a tall order in itself.

“It presents a ton of problems,” Payton said.

“First off, the talent when you’re talking about some of the top tackles and ends in the business — that that in itself is difficult. And then when you put it with an outstanding scheme, then you really have a challenge.”

Brees said Aaron Donald and Ndamukong Suh comprise the best interior defensive line he’s faced since he was at Purdue and played a Georgia team fielding Marcus Stroud and Richard Seymour in the 2000 Outback Bowl (Georgia won, 28-25).

“At this level, it’s really unheard of to have Suh and Donald in there,” Brees said. “Those guys are unbelievable.”

Donald and Suh have combined for 13 sacks, with Donald getting 10.

The Saints so far have held up well against the pass rush.

Brees has been sacked nine times and generally has had enough time to make accurate throws.

He was intercepted for the first time Sunday night in Minnesota when an edge-rusher was unblocked and closing quickly on him.

Offensively, New Orleans ranks eighth in yards per game and second in points per game at 33.4. Brees’ passing numbers have gone down lately, but more because of New Orleans’ ability to run the ball more and control the clock with Mark Ingram returning from his fourgame suspension.

The Saints are 3-0 since Ingram’s return and have won six straight overall after losing to Tampa Bay in the season opener.

But the unbeaten Rams rank second offensively in yards per game (442.6) and have averaged 33 points, which rank third.

Brees sees similarities between the Saints when he and Sean Payton first joined forces 13 seasons ago, and the Rams under 32-year-old offensive-minded head coach Sean McVay and 24-year-old Jared Goff, the 2016 top overall draft choice.

“We like to feel like over the last 13 years that we’ve kind of been at the forefront of offensive football ... taking the personnel that you have and being able to utilize it in some really unique ways,” Brees said.

“You can’t help but turn on the film and be intrigued by the things that they’re doing. Obviously, I think Jared Goff is playing as well as anybody right now. He’s got a bunch of weapons

there at the receiver position that are lighting it up, Todd Gurley, one of the best backs in the league.”

Brees said that while he doesn’t know McVay well, he said the Rams coach’s youthful energy, enthusiasm and offensive background remind him of Payton to some extent, starting with the fact they both played quarterback in college and had offensive backgrounds as NFL assistants before their first head coaching jobs.

“What I’ve seen from his offenses and what I hear about him is there’s a lot of those same traits, and it makes it really, really fun to play for a guy like that, because it makes it exciting and it gives you a ton of confidence,” Brees said.

Brees also said it is apparent that the pairing of McVay with Goff “was a great match.”

Saints defensive end Cam Jordan said his unit should be confident in its ability to slow Los Angeles if it plays largely mistake-free schematically and tackles well throughout, especially against Gurley.

“When we’re able to execute at a high level, I don’t think there’s anybody on the field that can stop us. We have to be able to do that for all 60 minutes though,” Jordan said.

Notes: Saints rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport missed practice because of a toe injury. He did not confirm reports that he would be out for about a month, saying he’s seeking multiple opinions and hasn’t ruled out playing against the Rams on Sunday. He played with the injury at Minnesota, where he had two sacks, giving

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tion passed earlier this year and signed into law

by Gov. John Bel Edwards put the issue on the ballot for voters to settle.

Talbot doesn’t expect fantasy sports competitions to be a windfall for Louisiana, which will regulate and tax the games.

But he said it doesn’t make sense for Louisiana to outlaw the sites.

“It was never billed as an economic driver.

It’s something that’s fun,” Talbot said.

Opponents describe the ballot item as expanding gambling in a state that already has casinos, video poker and a lottery. In an email to supporters, Gene Mills, president of the Louisiana Family Forum — a network of conservative Christian churches — urged people to vote no.

Critics of the fantasy sports games haven’t launched an organized advertising effort against the legalization effort.

But FanDuel and DraftKings have put $500,000 each into a PAC promoting the ballot item through targeted TV and radio ads, digital spots and mailers to individual homes. If successful, the companies stand to get a return through the fees they charge participants.

Parish legalization in Tuesday’s election won’t change immediately things for sports enthusiasts, however. Lawmakers still will have to determine how to license, regulate and tax fantasy sports contests before people can play them.

Talbot said lawmakers will make those decisions

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had to play differently afterward, and tried to “not think about it and just go out there and try to ball and take as many

chances as I could.” ___

in the 2019 legislative session.

“Nobody’s going to be betting on fantasy sports in January. It’s going to

be next fall before we get it all in line,” he said. ___

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Fantasy sports betting in Louisiana to be decided by parish

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana sports fans who want to compete for cash prizes in online fantasy sports games will need the support of their neighbors in Tuesday’s election.

Voters will decide on a parish-by-parish basis whether to legalize cashleague fantasy sports contests through sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel, companies that have poured $1 million into pushing passage of the measure.

With fantasy sports websites, people can create imaginary teams of real-life sports players and score points based on how those players perform in actual games.

The sites charge an entry fee and offer payouts to winners.

Rep. Kirk Talbot is the River Ridge Republican who sponsored the measure. If it wins passage in a parish, Talbot said, people will be able to log into the contest sites if they travel into that parish, even if they don’t live there.

The fantasy sports sites will use a technology called geofencing to wall off designated areas, so people using computers or mobile phones outside of those spaces can’t participate, he said.

“It’s like video poker.

You can go play it in Orleans Parish if you live in St. Tammany Parish, where it isn’t authorized,” Talbot said.

Louisiana is one of nine states that don’t allow online fantasy sports betting. Legisla-

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MEMORIALS

In Loving Memory of

CRYSTAL LOWRY

Born: November 3, 1980 Died: December 1, 2017 Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you and wish that you were here with us.

You’re loved and missed very much.

Happy Birthday Crystal You are forever in our hearts.

Love, Mom, Dad, Joey, Riley, Bella, Family and Friends

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CARL GRIFFIN

ALVIN GAUTREAUX

Alvin “Rue” J. Gautreaux, 91, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow and Galliano passed away on October 31, 2018. A visitation will take place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow on Saturday, November 3, from 8 a.m. until service time. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. with burial following in the Church cemetery.

Mr. Alvin is survived by his brother, Russell L. Gautreaux (Rose); numerous nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

Mr. Gautreaux was preceded in death by his wife, Lorrisa Callais Gautreaux; parents, Noah J. Gautreaux and Leonise Plaisance Gautreaux; sisters, Elda G. Cheramie (Norris), Helen G. Robinson (Charles Ray); and brothers, Gilbert A. Gautreaux (Ethel), and Ernest A. Gautreaux.

The family would like to thank the LOS Hospital staff, nurses, aides, and all who made Mr. Alvin feel comfortable, Doctors Jay Vega and staff at LOS clinic, Doctor Eddie Smith, Doctor Nair, and Doctor Miadoh and South Louisiana Hospice.

Alvin enjoyed working in his small garden and sitting on his front breeze way to wave at friends and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital.

Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano entrusted with arrangements. __________________

DOTTIE WILLIAMS

Dottie Maria Williams, a native of Galliano, Louisiana and longtime resident of Tucson, Arizona died peacefully on Monday, October 22, 2018.

A lover of life, a beacon of perseverance, and a flame of independence, Dottie embraced life wholly. She did not shirk from adversity or challenge. Instead she chose to channel difficulty into love, struggle into friendship, and hardship into celebration.

Dottie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Williams and Dorothy St. Pierre Williams; as well as her beloved sisters, Kim Wilson and Penny Williams; and her partner, Luis Gutierrez.

She is survived by her sister, Jenny Duet; her brothers-inlaw, Ben Wilson and Willie Duet; many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews; and her Great Aunts, Carrie Pitre and Helen Eymard.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 28th at Evergreen Mortuary, 3015 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ, US, 85705, followed by a Celebration of Life. ___________________

BARBARA ANSELMI

Barbara M. Anselmi, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, age 67. Visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 10 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the church starting at 12 noon with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Donie A. Lafont (Douglas Jr.); 3 grandchildren, Alyssa Lafont, Ashley Lafont and Alexandra Lafont; great grandchild, Elizabeth Lafont; brother, Johnny Ordonne (Michelle); sister, Rosemary A. Plaisance (Kim); godchildren, Joe Blanchard and Tammy Trahan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rose Mae Anselmi; sisters, Merril A. Trahan, Arabella Asbridge and Louann Strickland.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations preferred.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ____________________

Carl Peter Griffin, 63, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on October 28, 2018. A visitation was held at Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano on November 1, from 4 till 9 p.m. and on November 2, from 8 a.m. until service time.

Funeral Service was held in the funeral parlor beginning at 11 a.m. with cremation followed.

Mr. Carl is survived by his wife of 3 years Amelia “Pelee” Urbina Griffin; step sons, Darwin Duet, Jeremy Duet, and Wesley Duet; 5 step grandchildren; mother, Dorita B. Dardar; brothers, Mitch Griffin, Louis Griffin Jr., Jerry Griffin, and Louie Griffin; and sister, Grace Gonzales.

Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucia Borne Griffin; father, Louis A. Griffin Sr.; and brother, Gary Griffin.

He enjoyed fishing, piloting his boat, working in his garden, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. __________________

The following information is based on reports from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

OCTOBER 28, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Rusty Dupre, 21, Houma.

Theft by shoplifting (Misd). Possession of distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession of Tylenol with Codeine (Felony).

Courtney Stacey, 26, Houma. Sale, distribution, or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited (Felony).

Theft by shoplifting (Misd). Illegal carrying of weapons (Misd).

Thibodaux Police Department Tammy Richard, 49, Thibodaux. Domestic abuse aggravated assault. Domestic abuse battery (Misd).

OCTOBER 29, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Colby Campbell, 24, Houma. Contempt of court.

Chase Chauvin, 35, Golden Meadow. Contempt of court.

Frank Clark, 34, Thibodaux. Distribution of MDMA (Felony).

Marti Cushionberry, 49, Thibodaux. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28

grams (Felony). Distribution of methamphetamine (Felony).

Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd).

Cynara Gaubert, 35, Thibodaux. Contempt of court (3 CTS). Distribution of methamphetamine (Felony).

Christopher Gregoire, 18, Houma. Contempt of court. Violation of probation/parole.

Dereck Ledet, 24, Thibodaux. Distribution of methamphetamine (Felony).

William Nuss, 19, Distribution of marijuana (Felony).

Jordan Parr, 22, Thibodaux. Violation of probation/parole.

Demarcus Queen, 21, Thibodaux. Driver must be licensed. Careless operation. Hit and run driving.

Bryan Watson, 39, Schriever. Contempt of court.

Thibodaux Police Department Adrian Carmack, 23, Thibodaux. Distribution of marijuana (Felony). Possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd).

Kimberly Conley, 49, Thibodaux.

Violation of probation/parole. Distribution of methamphetamine (Felony).

Contempt of court.

Maria Daigle, 33, Thibodaux. Possession of heroin (Felony).

Hunter Neil, 22, Houma.

Distribution of marijuana (Felony).

Kentrell Robertson, 26, Gray. Distribution of marijuana (Felony).

Distribution of

BARBARA KAISER

BarBara Davenport Kaiser, 71 a native of Victoria, Tx. And a resident of Galliano, La. passed away on October 12, 2018. A visitation was held on Sunday, October 14, from 4 until 8 p.m.

BarBara is survived by her daughter, Tina (Phillip, Sr.) Jelks; 7 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. Barbara was loved by Dottie Williams and Bob Olson.

BarBara is preceded in death by her husband, William Kaiser, Jr.; son, Billy Weathers; parents, L.J. Dover and Cybil Sons Dover; brother, Robert Weathers, Jr.; and sisters, Helen Rose Weathers, and Jessie Marie Cronier.

Samart-Mothe entrusted with funeral arrangements.

On October 16, the Lafourche Parish Library in Lockport collected canned goods and other items for “Fine Free Month” to be given to needy families in the Lockport community. Members of the Knights of Columbus Council #3054 of Lockport delivered sixteen bags (8 bags each) of canned goods and other items to two families in the Lockport community.

Pictures are members of the Lockport Library staff who helped in packing the grocery bags: Lea Dardar, Heather Gros, Katie Cheramie, Sue Dardar, and Rachael Maronge.

Members of the Knights of Columbus who participated in this activity to deliver these food baskets were Dennis Savoie, Doyle Rogers, and Earl Boudreaux.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this is a great week to give that special someone in your life some extra love and attention. Your workloads have lightened across the board, so go the extra mile.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, all eyes are on you and all attention is focused in your direction. Stay grounded as much as possible as you become the center of attention.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Keep a watchful eye on your domestic responsibilities, Gemini.

It’s easy for the scales to tip in other directions, but nothing is more important than life at home.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Distant shores are beckoning, Cancer. Now could be the time to start planning a getaway you have always dreamed of. Enjoy this exciting trip.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Romance may not be in the stars this week for you, Leo, as you are too distracted by work. Make some time to come up for air and then focus on relationships.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, someone special to you may shower you with intense love and affection this week if you just find the time to connect. Clear your schedule for the rest of the week.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you play your cards right, you will look back on this week with nothing but smiles. Things will soon get sorted out, and this week will mark a turning point.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, things may not have been easy for you over the last couple of weeks, but your courage and stamina know no bounds. Keep forging ahead.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your career is in a perfect place right now, so you can devote some of your attention to personal matters — even your love life. Start focusing on your feelings.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You notice a definite boost in your energy level and drive this week, Capricorn. It’s almost as if you’ve rediscovered a passion you tucked away for a while.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Cosmic dust will settle mid-week and you will feel as if you have your power back, Aquarius. If you’ve been holding off on projects, now is the time to charge ahead.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, make a list of your priorities so you can focus your energy efficiently. You don’t want to waver when trying to get things done.

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Sunday, November 4, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

methamphetamine (Felony).

Donald Williams Jr., 32, Thibodaux. Distribution of methamphetamine (2 CTS) (Felony). Distribution/manufacture crack/cocaine (Felony).

Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Possession with intent to distribute cocaine (Felony).

Tarik Bias, 20, Thibodaux.

Contempt of court.

Maria Daigle, 33, Thibodaux. Distribution of suboxone.

Greater Lafourche Port Commission Harbor Police Dylan Melancon, 21, Leeville. Resisting an officer (Misd). Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Aggravated criminal damage to property (Felony).

Aggravated assault (Misd).

OCTOBER 30, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shantelle Cargo, 25, Thibodaux.

Home invasion (Felony) (Person).

John Cheramie, 46, Lockport. Resisting an officer w/force or violence (Felony). Battery of a police officer (Misd). Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. (Felony).

Chasity Hebert, 37, Cut Off. Aggravated assault (Misd) (2 CTS).

Demontae Hester, 22, Houma. Contempt of court.

Ashley Rolland, 23, Galliano. Contempt of court. Fugitive.

Sabian Smith, 24, Thibodaux. Distribution of methamphetamine (Felony) (2 CTS).

Craig Uggen, 59, Thibodaux. D.W.I.-3rd offense (Bac .20 or greater) (Felony). Operat-

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ing veh. with suspended license; no license issued.

Louisiana State Police Phillip Jones, 30, Gibson.

Contempt of court (4 CTS). Tail lamps required. Operating veh. with suspended license; other offenses. Prohibited acts-schedule 1. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Misd).

Greater Lafourche Port Commission Harbor Police Mathew Strubb, 20, Franklin. Fugitive (2 CTS).

Golden Meadow Police Department Adam Duet, 31, Galliano.

Resisting an officer. Contempt of court. Distribution of hydrocodone.

OCTOBER 31, 2018 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Jordan Folse, 23, Raceland. Contempt of court.

Brandy Griffin, 31, Houma.

Fugitive.

Ashley Guidroz, 21, Golden Meadow. Headlamps for motor vehicles and motorcycles.

Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.

Chryshonda LaBiche, 37, Lockport. Possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia (Misd). Driving on roadway laned for traffic. Possession of methamphetamine less than 28 grams (Felony).

Golden Meadow Police Department Catina Lee, 44, Cut Off. Contempt of court.

Department of Corrections Juris Roussell Jr., 40, Larose. Revocation of parole for violation of condition (Felony).

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Sunday, November 4, 2018 THE LAFOURCHE GAZETTE

What a Life!

By: Rev. Wilmer L. Todd Self-discipline, not instant gratification, is the key to true happiness

In the 6th chapter of Matthew Kelly’s book Perfectly Yourself, he makes this statement about people in our world today: “Our culture often prescribes instant gratification as a cure for our deep desire for happiness. As a result we often fall into the trap of believing that we would be happy if we could just do what we feel like doing at any given moment. Our insatiable appetite for instant gratification tends to lead us farther and farther away from character, virtue, integrity, wholeness and our authentic self.”

That’s quite a statement. Then he goes on to develop the necessity of self-discipline and following our real passions for life if we want to be truly happy.

When we look at the world today, we see people are all over the place.

We see many people are addicted to drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, work, shopping, smoking, etc.

We see people who lives are unstructured, with no self-discipline, no

clear goals in life. If you ask them, “What do you want in life? They will probably answer, “I want to be happy” but they are miserable.

We all need to have self-discipline in every aspect of our lives – the physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, professional, and financial.

If we want to retire with a “nest egg,” we have to have self-disciple to put a little money aside every payday so can retire without financial worries.

If we want to have a good marriage or a good relationship, we have to have self-discipline to put some of our wants aside and spend quality time with our love ones.

If we desire good health, we have to take care of our bodies and listen to what our bodies are telling us.

We have to have enough self-discipline to eat the right foods, get the proper exercise and have medical professionals monitor our health.

Socrates once said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” If we don’t take time to stop and listen to what is happening inside us, our emotional life will be all over the place.

If our job is a burden for us, then maybe we have chosen the wrong profession. We have to find work that we have a passion for. If we are just working 40 years or more just to make a paycheck, but we don’t enjoy what we are doing,

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Charis Church

314 East 74th St. - Cut Off

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Audie Crochet - (504) 952-6603

So. Lafourche Assembly of God

Trinity Baptist Church

195 Johnny Dufrene Drive - Mathews Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Mitch Rousse, Pastor - 985-258-6543 www.trinitymathews.com

17618 West Main - Galliano - 632-2109 New Sunlight Baptist Church Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

452 St. Patrick Street - Raceland Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Service - 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Duplantis Pastor Roger Hunt

First Assembly of God of Raceland Hwy. 1 & St. Ann Street - Raceland

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church

187 Oakridge Dr. - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayers 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Matthew W. Chouest, Sr. www.fbcgoldenmeadow.com

First Baptist Church of Grand Isle

Crosspoint Church

16640 West Main St., Cut Off (Near S. Lafourche Bridge-LA Hwy. 1) Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Thursday Midweek: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Chad Mack www.bayoucrosspoint.org (985-632-0810)

St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Hwy. 308 - Mathews

Sunday Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services Prayer Service & Bible Study Thurs., 6-7 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal Saturday 2:00 p.m.

Speaking Meeting/Testimony 2nd Sun. 7:30 p.m.

Lord’s Supper Every 3rd Sunday Reverend Roland J. Bradley, Sr.

First Baptist Church of Larose 105 W. 16th Street - Larose

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Gary Hanberry, Pastor Res: 693-4891 - Church: 693-3258

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 13841 East Main - Larose

Worship Service 7:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class Wednesday 6:30 Lord’s Supper: First Sunday 7:00 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast: Sat. before 1st Sun., 8 a.m.

Speaking Meeting: Thurs. before 1st Sun. 7 a.m.

Reverend Nolan Smith, Pastor

First Baptist Church 5545 Hwy. 1 - Lockport

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Toby Brogden

Greater New Fountain Baptist 233 E. 12th St. - Lockport

CATHOLIC

723 North Bayou Drive Golden Meadow

Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Henry Sebastian, Pastor

Our Lady of the Isle Church 195 Ludwig Lane - Grand Isle

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

Fr. Joseph “Joe” Chacko, I.M.S.

Our Lady of the Rosary

12911 E. Main - Larose - 985-693-3433 Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00, 10:00 and 5:30 Weekday Mass Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m.

Adoration Chapel open all day, everyday Rev. Duc Bui, Pastor www.ourladyoftherosarychurch.org

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 15300 West Main - Cut Off

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: W.-Th.-F., 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper Service: 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Gregory Fratt Prayer Breakfast: 2nd Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Isrealite Baptist Church Hwy. 308 - Valentine

Worship Service 7:30 a.m.

Lord’s Supper, Second Sunday, 7:30 a.m.

Rev. Ronnie Williams, Sr.

Bethel Baptist Church

122 Matherne St. - Grand Bois Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jimmy Autin

South Lafourche Baptist Church 17077 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Pastor John Marks, Church: 632-4119

Holy Savior Church

612 Main Street - Lockport

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church (Gheens) 333 Twin Oaks Dr. - Raceland

Sat. Mass 6:00 p.m. - Sun. Mass 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Mass 5:15 p.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org

St. Hilary of Poitiers

333 Twin Oaks Drive - Raceland

Self-control is a gift that we give to ourselves and is the very essence of discipline. We are not born with it; it is acquired. We acquire it by practicing it.”

How do we obtain self-control and self-discipline? Kelly suggests that we try the ancient virtue of fasting. Now he is not talking about a 40 day fast. He is talking about giving up something that you really like to have for something else.

If we have a craving for filet mignon, we

might substitute chicken. It’s only fuel. If we have a craving for orange juice, we might choose water instead.

Our bodies then become of our servant, not our masters.

Kelly concludes this chapter with the words, “Discipline makes us free. It doesn’t stifle us.

It liberates us … only to the extent that we are able to wrench ourselves away from the slavery of temper, appetites, and impulses will we be able to love and be loved.”

Try it. You’ll like it!

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School announces the students that scored College and Career Ready for the fall testing.

Top row from left to right: 5th Graders, Sarah Broussard, Joshua Guidry, Talon Cheramie, Paul Hlichal, Katie Snell, and Kyle Plaisance; second row from left to right: James Billiot, Curtis Duet, Katja Galjour, Jason Barrios, and Paityn Jackson; Third row from left to right: 4th Graders, Carson Collier, Bethany Mize, Bailee Thompson, Kaily Wood, and Nicolaie Dardar; Bottom row from left to right: 3rd Graders, Elizabeth Verdin, Brooklyn Gaspard, Alex Armand, Ryker Griffin, Cade Mallard, and Chelsea Daigle.

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Larose Church of Christ 13379 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Bible Class 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 6:00 p.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Lighthouse Worship Center 18082 Hwy. 3235 - Galliano

Sunday Schedule: 9:59 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Christian Education: 7:00 p.m.

Eno Dantin, Pastor

Full Gospel Temple #2

Hwy. 1, 124 Walter Ln., Golden Meadow

Sunday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Open Door Revival Center Pastor Shane Terrebonne (985) 258-0988

Our Lady of Prompt Succor

have to use self-disciple to inform ourselves of the various issues. We need to learn the difference between opinion and facts. Our studying can also help us appreciate God’s creation and the gift of life we have received.

Matthew Kelly states: “Self-control is the ingredient that the products, programs, and experts cannot sell us.

Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School announces the students chosen for Student of the Month for August.

Pictured (from left to right): Back row (5th Grade): Talon Cheramie, James Billiot, Trint Gaudet, and Evelyn Reyes; Middle row (4th Grade): Sage Matherne, Sly Pitre, Nate Anselmi, and Nicali Dardar; Front row (3rd Grade): Zariya Townsend, Lyric Matherne, Noah Boudreaux, and Colton Nichols.

Not pictured is Jayden Garlington (4th Grade).

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 2 p.m., Sunday Worship 3 p.m. Weekday Mass: M. - W. - Th. - Fri. 7:00 a.m.

Prayer Service/Bible Class-Thurs., 6 p.m.

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

Testimony/Prayer & Praise, 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m.

Communion, 4th Sunday, 3 p.m.

Reverend Charles Hawkins Sr., Pastor

129 Cedar Ln. - Grand Isle - 985-787-3410 Gulf Coast Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

1606 S. Bayou Drive - Golden Meadow Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 p.m. (All Ages) Pastor Nathan Stanford www.fbcgrandisle.com

then it is time to find out what you would “love to do in life” and have the self-disciple to follow our passion even if our paychecks are lower.

If we want to understand our world today, we need to inform ourselves about what is going on around us and our world. If we want to vote intellectually with an understanding of the various issues, then we

16164 W. Main St. - Cut Off. - 325-2456 Sunday Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Thursday Night Service 7 p.m.

Senior Pastor: Monty Duke Church Pastor: Darren Felarise Spanish Pastor: Marcos Ferriera

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL

Community Bible Church of Laf. 14757 East Main - Cut Off

Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Jemison III Pastor of Dicipleship Robert Durbin Youth Pastor Robert Schwertz Jordy Rousse, Pastor of Worship & Young Adult Ministry Phone: (985) 632-3077 www.communitybiblecutoff.com

Christian Family Center 11819 East Main - Galliano

Sunday Services 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Spanish Service 3:00 p.m.

Pastor Morris Hunter, Jr.

Community Fellowship

901 Barataria Street - Lockport

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Reverend Carlos Nieves - (985) 532-2992

Victory Life Church

1200 Crescent Avenue - Lockport

Services: Sun. 10:00 a.m. and Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided Youth Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor Danny Knight - 532-6561

Iglesia Evanbelica Christiana Espiritual

13298 East Main - Larose

Tuesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Mass 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 5:15 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Friday Mass 7:00 a.m.

Rev. P.J. Madden www.sthilaryht.org

Christian Fellowship Church

B & J Martin, Inc. Utility Boats ~ Martin Quarters ~ (985) 632-2727

13581 East Main - Larose

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Ministry, Spanish Translation Available, and Nursery Provided Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Discipleship Classes, Youth Ministry, Royal Rangers and Missionettes Scott Cheramie, Senior Pastor www.welcometocfc.com - online sermons

PRESBYTERIAN

Gheens Presbyterian Church

Windshield Chips Repaired • Commercial • Marine Residential

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Doctor John Spaulding, Pastor

Hwy. 308 • E. 73rd St. Galliano • 632-6571

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

Crosby Boat Co., Inc.

Keep Your Soul In Tow - Go To Church!

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

108 East 90th Street - Galliano

632-7575

UNITED METHODIST

Golden Meadow United Methodist Church

18803 East Main - Golden Meadow Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Chris Thomas, Pastor

LA Carriers • 632-5858 752 Industrial Park Rd. • Larose, LA

Memorial United Methodist

201 Central Lafourche Dr. - Mathews

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

Communion First Sunday at 8:30 a.m. www.mathewsmethodist.org

PENTECOSTAL

New Beginning Pentecostal 13051 East Main Street - Larose

Sunday Service 5:30 p.m.

Ladies Prayer: Tuesdays, 11 a.m., All Welcome Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Ronnie Melancon

First United Pentecostal

Central Lafourche Drive - Mathews Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship 115 E. Central Avenue - Grand Isle Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

504-915-5019

Bethel Christian Ministries 107 East 123rd Street - Galliano Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Nathan Hayes

The Crossway Ministry, Lafourche 9334 Hwy. 308 - Lockport

Sunday Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Night Service, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. crosswaystudies@gmail.com

House of Prayer

15392 Hwy. 3235 - Cut Off

Friday Night Sermon: 6:30 p.m.

Free meal to all attending Friday nights Bible Study Thursdays: 6:30 p.m.

985-278-0122 (All religions welcome)

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Grace Lutheran Church 422 Valhi Blvd. - Houma

(Only Lutheran Church between Grand Isle and Kenner) Rev. Richard Rudnik Sunday Service 9:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

Saturday Worship, Thibodaux, 5 p.m. - in the sanctuary at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St. FMI Call Rev. Rudnik 879-1865

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints East 57th St.

Bible Study: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.

English Elders: 985-360-7501 Spanish Elders: 985-791-6561 www.mormon.org

SPANISH

Iglesia Adventista del 7MO Dia: 504 Seventh St. - Lockport

Cultos miercoles y viernes 7 p.m.

Sabado 9:30 a.m.

Sociedad de Jovenes Sabado de Tarde Pastor Raul Rivero - &757) 894-5873

Mision Bautista Hispana - Larose 105 W. 16th St. - Larose

Servicios Viernes - 7:30 p.m.

Domingo Escuela Dominical - 9:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.m Servicio De Adoracion Pastor Juan Morales, 504-468-1300

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